The Fletcher School serves students with learning differences by offering a multisensory, college preparatory curriculum that prepares them to reach their full potential.
Our bright, talented, and often gifted students learn in small, structured classes with a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
Individual and prescriptive learning plans are developed for each student.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked NC School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,600
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: Apr. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Fletcher School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Language based and ADHD
Year Founded
1982
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
273 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Apr. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,600
Tuition Notes
2020-2021:
Tuition for Grades K-5: $25,600
Tuition for Grades 6-12: $27,000
% on Financial Aid
12%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,300
Admissions Director
Jennifer Middlemas
Admissions Associate
Elizabeth Ashe
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Beta Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Studio
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Girls on the Run, Karate
Beta Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Studio
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Girls on the Run, Karate
School Notes
The Fletcher School - Where Performance Meets Potential
- The Fletcher School is a place of extraordinary potential-a joyful learning environment lit by the smiles of our students. You need only spend a few moments in our corridors or classrooms to hear, to see, and to understand the Fletcher difference.
- We are an independent, K-12 school offering a college preparatory curriculum for students with learning differences. Our bright, talented, and often gifted students learn in small, structured classes with a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Utilizing the Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching, instruction is sequential, cumulative, and repetitious in order for students to achieve mastery. Individual and prescriptive plans of instruction are developed for each student. Multisensory learning techniques are employed and school-issued, 1:1 Apple devices support and enhance student learning. Our comprehensive program is designed to build the academic, social, and emotional competence of our students. Fletcher Falcons are assured in their abilities and strengths, and stride forward with purpose on the path to fulfillment and life success.
- Applicants are considered for admission based on documentation of average or above-average intelligence, difficulty in one or more academic areas or learning processes, and an LD and/or ADHD diagnosis. Evidence that learning disabilities are not the result of primary emotional or behavioral problems is required.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Fletcher School cost?
The Fletcher School's tuition is approximately $25,600 for private students.
Does The Fletcher School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Fletcher School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does The Fletcher School offer?
The Fletcher School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
What is The Fletcher School's ranking?
The Fletcher School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The Fletcher School?
The application deadline for The Fletcher School is Apr. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Apr. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Calendar
View the The Fletcher School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
SCHOOL CLOSED: Juneteenth
June 19, 2023 (Monday)
SCHOOL CLOSED: Fourth of July Week
July 03, 2023 (Monday)
SCHOOL CLOSED: Fourth of July Week
July 04, 2023 (Tuesday)
SCHOOL CLOSED: Fourth of July Week
July 05, 2023 (Wednesday)
SCHOOL CLOSED: Fourth of July Week
July 06, 2023 (Thursday)
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